Burial Records state: BLAIR, JAMES N. / Date of Death - 2/16/1939 / Last Residence - Bloomington / Place of Birth - 823 N. MAPLE / Age - 88 / Gender - M / Cemetery - Rose Hill / Section and Lot - B, 20
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Early Death Records Database, www.rootsweb.com: Name: BLAIR, James Neill / Date: 16 Feb 1939 / Age: 88 / Book/Page/Record: (Blank) / County: Monroe / State: IN / Cemetery: Rose Hill / More Info: (Blank)
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Obits can be obtained through http://www.monroe.lib.in.us/cgi-bin/obitsearch, with the following information - Name: Blair, James N / Age: 88 / Newspaper: Not Provided / Newspaper Dates: 1939-02-16 & 17
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Misc Newspaper Clippings
a.) Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Telephone, March 7, 1934, p. 1.
JAMES N. BLAIR OBSERVES HIS 84TH BIRTHDAY
James N. Blair today can look back over 84 years of a life which should stand out as a happy example of "rugged individualism," now said to be on the decline, and point with pride to the working part he has played in building Bloomington to one of the most outstanding cities in the state. He is observing his birth date at his home, 823 North Maple Street. He was born here March 7, 1850.
Although he has not taken an active part in his business--which included farming and road building until he was 50 years old--for 34 years, he retains his clearness of mind and recalls vividly the outstanding events of his career. His appearance belies his age, for to a new acquaintance he looks to be no older than when he retired. He contributes his excellent health today to the fact that he has never indulged in the use of any intoxicating liquors nor the use of tobacco and that he has spent much of his life out of doors.
Mr. Blair is one of the oldest Republican leaders in the county, and throughout (two illegible words) life has taken a deep consideration of party work and policies. That he has had the respect of his fellowmen is shown by the fact that he was elected a member of the city council for four years, during the early part of the twentieth century. This service was followed by a term of four years as county commissioner the Republican victory. In 1928, Mr. Blair was elected again as county commissioner. He retired from office with the expiration of that term. He was also a member of the city police board, several years ago. Mr. Blair stated that he will not run for public office again because of his advancing age.
Referring to the early part of his life, he said that when he was 14 years old he could vividly picture the Civil War atmosphere which prevailed about the public square in 1861 when Union soldiers would beat the drums and play the fife in order to attract volunteers for duty in the army. It was a very simple matter to sign up Union army volunteers, Mr. Blair pointed out, and as a result there was no necessity of the draft.
One of the biggest things that stands out in the mind of his man, who can judge values from the standpoint of experience and age, is the rapid growth of Bloomington from a small country town into a city whose fame and products have spread to all parts of the world.
He has never been away from his farm over six weeks at a time and that was in a trip to Kansas. He is an active member of the United Presbyterian Church.
Mr. and Mrs. Blair have six children living, five residing in Bloomington. They are: Mrs. Margaret Layman, Mrs. Hanna Neal, Mrs. Grace Fender, James L. Blair, Mrs. Emma Smith of Buffalo, New York, and Junia Blair who lives at home with her parents.
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Early Death Records Database, www.rootsweb.com: Name: BLAIR, James Neill / Date: 16 Feb 1939 / Age: 88 / Book/Page/Record: (Blank) / County: Monroe / State: IN / Cemetery: Rose Hill / More Info: (Blank)
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Obits can be obtained through http://www.monroe.lib.in.us/cgi-bin/obitsearch, with the following information - Name: Blair, James N / Age: 88 / Newspaper: Not Provided / Newspaper Dates: 1939-02-16 & 17
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Misc Newspaper Clippings
a.) Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Telephone, March 7, 1934, p. 1.
JAMES N. BLAIR OBSERVES HIS 84TH BIRTHDAY
James N. Blair today can look back over 84 years of a life which should stand out as a happy example of "rugged individualism," now said to be on the decline, and point with pride to the working part he has played in building Bloomington to one of the most outstanding cities in the state. He is observing his birth date at his home, 823 North Maple Street. He was born here March 7, 1850.
Although he has not taken an active part in his business--which included farming and road building until he was 50 years old--for 34 years, he retains his clearness of mind and recalls vividly the outstanding events of his career. His appearance belies his age, for to a new acquaintance he looks to be no older than when he retired. He contributes his excellent health today to the fact that he has never indulged in the use of any intoxicating liquors nor the use of tobacco and that he has spent much of his life out of doors.
Mr. Blair is one of the oldest Republican leaders in the county, and throughout (two illegible words) life has taken a deep consideration of party work and policies. That he has had the respect of his fellowmen is shown by the fact that he was elected a member of the city council for four years, during the early part of the twentieth century. This service was followed by a term of four years as county commissioner the Republican victory. In 1928, Mr. Blair was elected again as county commissioner. He retired from office with the expiration of that term. He was also a member of the city police board, several years ago. Mr. Blair stated that he will not run for public office again because of his advancing age.
Referring to the early part of his life, he said that when he was 14 years old he could vividly picture the Civil War atmosphere which prevailed about the public square in 1861 when Union soldiers would beat the drums and play the fife in order to attract volunteers for duty in the army. It was a very simple matter to sign up Union army volunteers, Mr. Blair pointed out, and as a result there was no necessity of the draft.
One of the biggest things that stands out in the mind of his man, who can judge values from the standpoint of experience and age, is the rapid growth of Bloomington from a small country town into a city whose fame and products have spread to all parts of the world.
He has never been away from his farm over six weeks at a time and that was in a trip to Kansas. He is an active member of the United Presbyterian Church.
Mr. and Mrs. Blair have six children living, five residing in Bloomington. They are: Mrs. Margaret Layman, Mrs. Hanna Neal, Mrs. Grace Fender, James L. Blair, Mrs. Emma Smith of Buffalo, New York, and Junia Blair who lives at home with her parents.
Burial Records state: BLAIR, JAMES N. / Date of Death - 2/16/1939 / Last Residence - Bloomington / Place of Birth - 823 N. MAPLE / Age - 88 / Gender - M / Cemetery - Rose Hill / Section and Lot - B, 20
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Early Death Records Database, www.rootsweb.com: Name: BLAIR, James Neill / Date: 16 Feb 1939 / Age: 88 / Book/Page/Record: (Blank) / County: Monroe / State: IN / Cemetery: Rose Hill / More Info: (Blank)
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Obits can be obtained through http://www.monroe.lib.in.us/cgi-bin/obitsearch, with the following information - Name: Blair, James N / Age: 88 / Newspaper: Not Provided / Newspaper Dates: 1939-02-16 & 17
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Misc Newspaper Clippings
a.) Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Telephone, March 7, 1934, p. 1.
JAMES N. BLAIR OBSERVES HIS 84TH BIRTHDAY
James N. Blair today can look back over 84 years of a life which should stand out as a happy example of "rugged individualism," now said to be on the decline, and point with pride to the working part he has played in building Bloomington to one of the most outstanding cities in the state. He is observing his birth date at his home, 823 North Maple Street. He was born here March 7, 1850.
Although he has not taken an active part in his business--which included farming and road building until he was 50 years old--for 34 years, he retains his clearness of mind and recalls vividly the outstanding events of his career. His appearance belies his age, for to a new acquaintance he looks to be no older than when he retired. He contributes his excellent health today to the fact that he has never indulged in the use of any intoxicating liquors nor the use of tobacco and that he has spent much of his life out of doors.
Mr. Blair is one of the oldest Republican leaders in the county, and throughout (two illegible words) life has taken a deep consideration of party work and policies. That he has had the respect of his fellowmen is shown by the fact that he was elected a member of the city council for four years, during the early part of the twentieth century. This service was followed by a term of four years as county commissioner the Republican victory. In 1928, Mr. Blair was elected again as county commissioner. He retired from office with the expiration of that term. He was also a member of the city police board, several years ago. Mr. Blair stated that he will not run for public office again because of his advancing age.
Referring to the early part of his life, he said that when he was 14 years old he could vividly picture the Civil War atmosphere which prevailed about the public square in 1861 when Union soldiers would beat the drums and play the fife in order to attract volunteers for duty in the army. It was a very simple matter to sign up Union army volunteers, Mr. Blair pointed out, and as a result there was no necessity of the draft.
One of the biggest things that stands out in the mind of his man, who can judge values from the standpoint of experience and age, is the rapid growth of Bloomington from a small country town into a city whose fame and products have spread to all parts of the world.
He has never been away from his farm over six weeks at a time and that was in a trip to Kansas. He is an active member of the United Presbyterian Church.
Mr. and Mrs. Blair have six children living, five residing in Bloomington. They are: Mrs. Margaret Layman, Mrs. Hanna Neal, Mrs. Grace Fender, James L. Blair, Mrs. Emma Smith of Buffalo, New York, and Junia Blair who lives at home with her parents.
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Early Death Records Database, www.rootsweb.com: Name: BLAIR, James Neill / Date: 16 Feb 1939 / Age: 88 / Book/Page/Record: (Blank) / County: Monroe / State: IN / Cemetery: Rose Hill / More Info: (Blank)
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Obits can be obtained through http://www.monroe.lib.in.us/cgi-bin/obitsearch, with the following information - Name: Blair, James N / Age: 88 / Newspaper: Not Provided / Newspaper Dates: 1939-02-16 & 17
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Misc Newspaper Clippings
a.) Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Telephone, March 7, 1934, p. 1.
JAMES N. BLAIR OBSERVES HIS 84TH BIRTHDAY
James N. Blair today can look back over 84 years of a life which should stand out as a happy example of "rugged individualism," now said to be on the decline, and point with pride to the working part he has played in building Bloomington to one of the most outstanding cities in the state. He is observing his birth date at his home, 823 North Maple Street. He was born here March 7, 1850.
Although he has not taken an active part in his business--which included farming and road building until he was 50 years old--for 34 years, he retains his clearness of mind and recalls vividly the outstanding events of his career. His appearance belies his age, for to a new acquaintance he looks to be no older than when he retired. He contributes his excellent health today to the fact that he has never indulged in the use of any intoxicating liquors nor the use of tobacco and that he has spent much of his life out of doors.
Mr. Blair is one of the oldest Republican leaders in the county, and throughout (two illegible words) life has taken a deep consideration of party work and policies. That he has had the respect of his fellowmen is shown by the fact that he was elected a member of the city council for four years, during the early part of the twentieth century. This service was followed by a term of four years as county commissioner the Republican victory. In 1928, Mr. Blair was elected again as county commissioner. He retired from office with the expiration of that term. He was also a member of the city police board, several years ago. Mr. Blair stated that he will not run for public office again because of his advancing age.
Referring to the early part of his life, he said that when he was 14 years old he could vividly picture the Civil War atmosphere which prevailed about the public square in 1861 when Union soldiers would beat the drums and play the fife in order to attract volunteers for duty in the army. It was a very simple matter to sign up Union army volunteers, Mr. Blair pointed out, and as a result there was no necessity of the draft.
One of the biggest things that stands out in the mind of his man, who can judge values from the standpoint of experience and age, is the rapid growth of Bloomington from a small country town into a city whose fame and products have spread to all parts of the world.
He has never been away from his farm over six weeks at a time and that was in a trip to Kansas. He is an active member of the United Presbyterian Church.
Mr. and Mrs. Blair have six children living, five residing in Bloomington. They are: Mrs. Margaret Layman, Mrs. Hanna Neal, Mrs. Grace Fender, James L. Blair, Mrs. Emma Smith of Buffalo, New York, and Junia Blair who lives at home with her parents.
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